Distribution Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of distributions?
A
A normal distribution and a skewed distribution
2
Q
What are three characteristics of a normal distribution?
A
It’s symmetrical, a bell shaped curve and the mean, median and mode are in the middle
3
Q
What is a skewed distribution?
A
When the scores are not equally spread around the mean
4
Q
What are two types of skewed distribution?
A
Positive and negative
5
Q
What is a positive skew?
A
The most distribution is on the left with apt he long tail on the right
6
Q
What is a negative skew?
A
Most of the distribution is on the right with the long tail on the left
